Grosse Pointe Shores
EPA ID: MI0002910 · 2,929 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Grosse Pointe Shores (MI0002910): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the tracked period, Grosse Pointe Shores logged 2 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 2,929 people in good standing.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Grosse Pointe Shores Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Grosse Pointe Shores serves a community with a median household income of $130,776 and an estimated 31,383 residents across its service area. Approximately 93% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Grosse Pointe Shores's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Grosse Pointe Shores compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Grosse Pointe Shores (EPA ID: MI0002910) is a community water system in Michigan that serves approximately 2,929 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 48236 in Grosse Pointe.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MI or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 48236 - Grosse Pointe
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Grosse Pointe Shores (MI0002910) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grosse Pointe Shores water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Grosse Pointe Shores; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Grosse Pointe Shores serve?
Grosse Pointe Shores serves approximately 2,929 people across 1 ZIP code in Michigan.
Where does Grosse Pointe Shores get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Grosse Pointe Shores (MI): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mi0002910/
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